Source: Gronkowski “probably” needs back surgery

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski “probably” will need back surgery. He currently is waiting for a second opinion from Dr. Robert Watkins.

The back surgery, if it occurs, is expected to happen within three-to-four weeks after the upcoming surgery on his forearm, which currently is set for Monday.

The timetable could hinge on whether the infection is indeed gone from Gronkowski’s forearm. If it is, he’ll need only one more surgery (the fourth) on his arm, and then the back surgery would be able to proceed.

If the infection is still there (doctors currently believe it isn’t), a fifth surgery on the arm may be needed. Which could delay the back surgery.

Gronkowski was available in the second round of the 2010 draft due to a back problem that caused him to miss all of the 2009 college football season.

They just get way too creative and you never know what to expect next. They pull off some kinda spontaneous triple Lindy using the headboard, mattress, and chandelier and I swear that you always feel it the next day.

Pretty Soon… Its gonna be like remember the Gronk?? Like we are already saying remember RGIII??? I said it time and time before… You can have all the talent in the world… but if you are hurt all the time… YOU SUCK!!! Talking to you Matthew Stafford!!! Lets not forget about the Jeff Otah story.

I absolutely hate the pats! Howe er I am a fan of good football and good players and it is starting to feel as if Gronk isn’t going to be in the league much longer. What a shame because he’s fun to watch. Not to mention good for fantasy football too.

I’ve been saying the last two years, the guy is made of porcelain. He’s great when he’s out there, but as a Pats fan I’d rather have 16+ games per year out of an above average tight end, than 8 games per year of Gronk.

I’ve always thought that he should be allowed to have his fun, but this really shows the other side of the coin. You can have fun and still be a professional, and Gronk isn’t there yet. Since there’s no mention of a recent injury, he must have had this when last season ended. And he’s just now getting around to it?

A big problem for Gronk is the amount of alcohol he consumes. Alcohol leaches calcium from your bones along with impairing absorption of calcium in the stomach and pancreas making your bones more brittle. This can, and probably has, contributed to his type of injuries. He needs to drink less or his football future is going to be compromised by his partying lifestyle.

A big problem for Gronk is the amount of alcohol he consumes. Alcohol leaches calcium from your bones along with impairing absorption of calcium in the stomach and pancreas making your bones more brittle. This can, and probably has, contributed to his type of injuries. He needs to drink less or his football future is going to be compromised by his partying lifestyle.
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what gets me is on Draft weekend they showed pics of GRONK slammin beers at a party ..when he was still suppose to be on an antibiotic regement… u cant drink while on antibiotics…they need to make a medical wing at gillette stadium, slap his big ass in there and monitor him 24-7 hes not responsible enough to do this on his own ..OBVIOUSLY!!!